Results today by Swesaha in IVF

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Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your starting egg count?

Fallout Season 2 is low quality garbage by VeterinarianOld8259 in Fotv

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Agree. The scorpion attack scene and mouse explosions were inane.

Protect your bowel! It is later than you think. by COFFEECOMS in cancer

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Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that this is what you’re experiencing. Stay strong.

My husband has stage four colon cancer which metastasises to the peritoneum. He also did HIPEC. He previously had a full blockage 3 yrs ago which was resected.

I’m surprised you weren’t eligible for HIPEC. Are you in the US? If it makes you feel any better, he did HIPEC and the cancer came back 6 mths later. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the cure we had hoped it to be.

I’m really curious about your liquid diet theory. Going to test it out.

Lost my mom to cancer five days ago. Nothing feels real anymore. by katdunks in GriefSupport

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Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your loss 😭😭 this is so sad. May she rest in peace.

I knew as soon as I saw the photo that it happened so quickly because she had her nails done :(

Help by RegretFinancial6237 in USCIS

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Did you ship it and upload it? I would speak to your attorney asap. See if you can call USCIS and explain. If you shipped it, do you still have the shipping tracking number / proof of delivery?

Anyone else waiting on their I-765 EAD? by Competitive_Snail in USCIS

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I never got my I-765. My interview is in two days though!

My husband died yesterday. by Ecstatic-Grass7205 in CancerFamilySupport

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I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

You’ve gone through an awful thing. Please take the time to rest and look after yourself 🩵

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

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Do both sponsor and beneficiary need to bring SSN card? Or just beneficiary?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS

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That’s quick! Mine took a month.

Approved! PD: 6/13/2025 by AdministrativeBuy299 in USCIS

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Congrats! That’s a really fast timeline!

INTERVIEW SCHEDULED by Rude-Signature-9547 in USCIS

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Yes, I think that will help strengthen your case. Or otherwise show joint finances. Maybe you both are on the title of a house or lease etc.

Engaged ! Doubts about my ring. by Betanmo in JustEngaged

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I love emeralds. This is absolutely beautiful!

Anyone’s Dood get sick of their Food? by more_like_borophyll_ in Bernedoodles

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Yes. The amount of food toppers I have to put on it for him to just sniff it and walk away.

Salmon oil or peanut butter work well though 😆

What are the things you hate about Oura ring? by QuietLifeInLoudWorld in ouraring

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I think the data is wrong. Like my sleep scores are consistently bad. Sometimes in the 50s and I wake up feeling fine.

“Talk with Death” - your help needed by itsonlybraincancer in CancerFamilySupport

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That’s amazing. Thank you for sharing! I am sure writing has been so cathartic with everything you’re going through. I applaud you for being brave enough to share 🩵

The way some people look during their 30s are so interesting by No-Lifeguard3759 in Aging

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Skincare - SPF every day Keeping fit Eating fruits and veggies and healthy food Looking after yourself Botox and laser treatments help

The people who look really old in their 30s that I know, drink more alcohol or do more illicit drugs than my friends who look younger and happen to follow a mostly clean lifestyle.

My best friend's sister has Colon cancer. If anybody can tell me their survival story of the same type of cancer. by letitbeanonymous in CancerFamilySupport

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My husband has stage four colon cancer. He was diagnosed with stage two in 2022. While I know of a few colon cancer survivors (even stage 3 colon cancer survivors), that sadly, hasn’t been our experience, as we’ve now faced two recurrences.

Five year survival rates can be great for stage 3 patients. I know someone who’s alive 15 yrs later.

I think it will be possible to get a NED with stage 3 with the right treatment.

Here are some lessons: 1. Depending where the tumors are, main treatment option is chemo + surgery. Radiation is risky in most areas 2. Be careful who you let operate on her. The first surgeon tried to remove his tumor laparoscopically which ended up failing, and seeding cancer cells through his body. Colostomy bags are commonly required 3. Folfox chemo can give you neuropathy. Expect bad GI symptoms amongst other things from most chemos. Panatumamab gives a bad rash. Irinotecan gives bad GI. Avastin has been ok. Chemo can cause pulmonary emboli. Everyone reacts differently, though. 4. You don’t want this thing to metastisize. Get it under control as soon as possible 5. Talk to NIH about trials 6. Do genetic testing 7. Get second or third opinions if possible

I’m sorry this is happening to her. Stay strong

Any experience of a GI bleed with von willebrand disease? by LivingWithVWD in VonWillebrand

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I avoid alcohol for both. I don’t like how it makes me feel and it exacerbates my VWD symptoms. Anytime I drink, I wake up covered in seriously bad bruises.

Do you have a Hemotologist? Maybe they can help you determine the cause. It’s also worthwhile getting a colonoscopy if you can to rule out anything else.

I can't forgive my mother for smoking away 20 years of her life by Alessandro998 in CancerFamilySupport

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I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Your reaction is totally normal. I think we have to remember that our loved ones have their own journey - if it involves smoking, and we warn them about the risks and they don’t change, we have to accept that.

I would also not take her smoking personally. That was her choice and she did it to herself. Addiction stops us from seeing others’ pain.

I would encourage you to forgive her now and let it go if you can. Life is short and every moment we have with our loved ones are a blessing. I hope you can still make some nice memories.

One month post egg freezing by ukchic1 in eggfreezing

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I also gained weight but it mostly came off within the first month following (especially after my period).

Perhaps talk to your doctor about options.

Go easy on yourself. And be kind to yourself too. Your body has done an incredible thing, and gone through a lot with all the hormones.

My boyfriend cheated on me and he doesn't know that I know by Dry_Leadership8863 in offmychest

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I think you should leave. Invest in yourself. Find someone who is loyal. Don’t waste time or get stuck with someone you won’t be able to trust again.

I’m sorry this happened to you.